Textures

noun

Word Frequency: 1.7

Definitions

1.nounThe feel or shape of a surface or substance; the smoothness, roughness, softness, etc. of something.

"The beans had a grainy, gritty texture in her mouth."

2.nounThe quality given to a work of art by the composition and interaction of its parts.

"The piece of music had a mainly homophonic texture."

3.nounAn image applied to a polygon to create the appearance of a surface.

4.nounThe act or art of weaving.

5.nounSomething woven; a woven fabric; a web.

6.nounA tissue.

7.verbTo create or apply a texture

"Drag the trowel through the plaster to texture the wall."

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